CBC says bureau expansion will address ‘news deserts,’ despite concerns from local media outlets
Last week, the CBC announced it would expand into 11 new markets in an effort to provide more “boots on the ground journalism,” but some local media outlets are concerned there won’t be enough room for everyone.
Some local journalists say they are worried the CBC’s recent decision to stand up new bureaus across the country could undercut community-based reporting by overpowering existing news outlets.
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